Patient education encourages patients to take a(n) ________ role in their medical care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
active
Patient education is an essential process that encourages patients to take an active role in their medical care.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Patient ________, or obedience in following the practitioner's orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 29-year-old confused female has a blood glucose reading of 50 mg/dL. After administering one tube of oral glucose, you note marked improvement in her mental status. As you are taking her vital signs, her level of consciousness suddenly decreases. You should:
A. reassess her blood glucose level. B. administer another tube of oral glucose. C. assess her airway and treat accordingly. D. start an IV and administer 50 mL of D50.
While Physician B performs the E/M visit reviews the radiology report of a KUB performed three days prior, Physician B calls the physician to discuss the radiology film. What kind of data is reviewed?
A. Discussion of diagnostic results B. Obtaining additional history C. Reviewing diagnostic data D. Ordering diagnostic data